Winter is coming: What's the coldest town in every state?

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Winter is coming! And if you're planning your seasonal travels, you may want to take note of these particularly cold towns. 24/7 Wall St. has determined the coldest town in each state by identifying those places with the lowest average annual temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Click through to learn more. Jitalia17 / Getty Images

The United States can experience extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Many Americans can attest to the sweltering heat this past summer – the fourth hottest on record in the country. And while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a relatively mild winter this year, certain areas of the country will undoubtedly endure […](Photo11: Jitalia17 / Getty Images)

The United States can experience extreme temperatures, both hot and cold – but which town in each state experiences the coldest weather? Before you plan your winter travels, you may want to find out.

24/7 Wall St. has determined the coldest town in each state by identifying those places with the lowest average annual temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The good news for travelers is that many of the coldest towns are found in more rural areas of their respective states. Urban areas are filled with concrete and asphalt, which absorb thermal and solar energy at much higher rates than natural landscapes. Other factors like the concentration of industry and automobiles also help explain why temperatures tend to be higher in cities.

There are also a number of geographic features that can cause one town to be colder than another. These include elevation, proximity to bodies of water, and distance from the equator.

Click through the gallery above to see the coldest town in all 50 states.

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24/7 Wall Street created a weighted index of over two-dozen measures to identify the best American cities to live in. The communities on this list span the country from coast to coast but are disproportionately concentrated in the Midwest. Thinkstock

50. Williston, North Dakota: Williston is a modern day boom town, one of many cities in the state rapidly transformed by oil extraction. People are flooding into Willison and other nearby towns at a high rate. Over the past five years, Williston's population exploded by 65.5%. Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) / Wikimedia Commons

49. Grove City, Pennsylvania: Like many communities on this list, Grove City's high quality of life is supported by a strong job market. Over the last five years, the city's average unemployment stood at just 2.3%, less than a third of the comparable national unemployment rate. Idawriter / Wikimedia Commons

48. Snyder, Texas: Snyder was originally known as "Hide Town" for its early buffalo-hide dwellings, and "Robber's Roost" for the criminals that would often pass through it in the late 19th century. After the discovery of oil in the surrounding Scurry County in 1948, the town's population peaked to roughly 16,000 before dropping to its current level. Billy Hathorn / Wikimedia Commons

47. Storm Lake, Iowa: Storm Lake is one of the least expensive places to live in the country. Most American homeowners spend more than $12,000 annually on housing. In Storm Lake, most pay less than $8,000 on housing each year. Storm Lake the city occupies the northern shore of Storm Lake. Scott A. Miller / Wikimedia Commons

46. Bridgeport, West Virginia: Bridgeport is the only West Virginia city to rank among the best places to live. In Bridgeport, 45.3% of adults have graduated from college, nearly the highest share of cities in the state. The high college attainment rate has likely contributed to the town's relatively high median household income of $80,462 a year. Thinkstock

45. Hays, Kansas : A healthy job market is extremely important for people considering moving to an area, both because it means they are more like to be able to earn an income, and because low unemployment is usually a sign of regional prosperity, which translates into a better tax base for the local government to draw on to improve services and infrastructure, as well as schools. Stephen Walker / Wikimedia Commons

44. Albert Lea, Minnesota: Albert Lea is a small Minnesota city with 17,800 residents located about 100 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. A number of Minnesota cities rank among the best cities to live, and of these, Albert Lea is by far the most affordable. Jonathunder / Wikimedia Commons

43. Andover, Kansas: Andover is one of the wealthiest cities in Kansas. The typical Andover household earns $85,230 a year, nearly $30,000 higher than the U.S. median income. A dollar also goes a long way in Andover, as goods and services in the city are about 11% less expensive than they are on average nationwide. https://www.flickr.com/photos/gilchristlaura/

42. Hutchinson, Minnesota: Hutchinson is a relatively safe city. It's violent crime rate of 159 incidents per 100,000 residents is less than half the U.S. violent crime rate. Like many other communities in Minnesota, Hutchinson borders several lakes, which provide residents and visitors alike with opportunities for outdoor activities like swimming. Bobak Ha'Eri / Wikimedia Commons

41. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin: Sturgeon Bay is is located on the Door Peninsula, on the shores of Lake Michigan. In addition to offering residents many beautiful views of the lake, Sturgeon Bay is a great city for people interested in dining and drinking out. gkuchera / Getty Images

40. Paradise Valley, Arizona: Most houses in Paradise Valley are worth over $1.3 million, more than seven times the U.S. median home value. Paradise Valley residents are able to afford such expensive houses because of their relatively high incomes. The typical household in the city earns $173,487 a year, one of the highest median household incomes in the country. Marine 69-71 / Wikimedia Commons

39. North Liberty, Iowa: Having a job can be important to maintaining a good quality of life. Those with jobs are far less likely to live in poverty and struggle financially and otherwise. In North Liberty, virtually anyone who wants to work does so. American007 / Wikimedia Commons

38. Brandon, South Dakota: Population growth tends to indicate that an area is flourishing economically. Often, such economic strength comes with job growth. In Brandon, the population grew by 13.7% over the last five years, 3.5 times the national population growth over the same period. Jacob Boomsma / Getty Images

37. Snoqualmie, Washington: Snoqualmie is one of the safest places in the country. There were just 15 violent crimes for every 100,000 city residents in 2017, one of the lowest violent crime rates in the country. The town's property crime rate of 1,077 incidents per 100,000 residents is also less than half the national rate. chinaface / Getty Images

36. Buda, Texas: Buda's five year annual average unemployment rate of 4.4% is below the national figure of 7.4%. The unemployment rate only includes those who are looking for work, and the job market in Buda is even more favorable than the unemployment rate suggests. PaaschPhotography / Getty Images

35. Los Alamos, New Mexico: The only city in New Mexico to rank among the best places to live, Los Alamos is flush with history, cultural amenities, and parks. These include a science museum, a theatre, nearly 100 public art installations, a network of over 90 miles of hiking trails, and the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Robyn Fleming / Wikimedia Commons

34. Highland Park, Texas: Highland Park is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. The typical household earns nearly $190,000 a year, well more than triple the national median household income of $55,322 a year. Just north of downtown Dallas, Highland Park residents have easy access to employment and entertainment in a major city. Ansem27. / Wikimedia Commons

33. Wyoming, Ohio: The Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming ranks among the best cities to live in due in part to its affordability. Goods and services are 15% less expensive in Wyoming than they are nationwide on average. Not only does a dollar go a long way in the city, but many residents are also relatively wealthy. Kabir Bakie / Wikimedia Commons

32. East Grand Rapids, Michigan: East Grand Rapids is the wealthiest city in Michigan and one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. The typical area household earns over $118,000 a year compared to the $55,322 the typical household earns nationwide. WMrapids / Wikimedia Commons

31. Thief River Falls, Minnesota: Named centuries ago for an outcast from the Sioux Native American tribe who lived as an outlaw in the region, Thief River Falls is one of six Minnesota cities to rank among the best places to live. Like other high ranking cities in the state, the city is affordable. Median monthly housing costs total just $613, and only $580 for renters. Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

30. Elk River, Minnesota: The poverty rate in Elk River is 7.0%, less than half of the nationwide poverty rate of 15.1%. Elk River residents tend to earn high incomes, as most households in the area earn over $83,500 a year. mulad / Flickr

29. Spencer, Iowa: Residents of Spencer benefit from some unique conditions that can greatly improve overall quality of life. Housing costs in Spencer are well below the average costs across the country. The typical resident pays less than $700 a month on housing -- compared to the median monthly housing cost of over $1,000 nationwide. hawkvalleygarden / Flickr

28. Falls Church, Virginia: Located just outside Washington D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, Falls Church is an ideal place for many government workers and contractors to commute from. A fairly large share of city residents, 19.8%, commute to work via public transportation, as the town has a stop on the Washington metro area's train service. Famartin / Wikimedia Commons

27. Jamestown, North Dakota: The typical household in Jamestown earns $49,086 a year, slightly less than the median income nationwide of $55,322 a year. Still, because costs are relatively low in Jamestown, a dollar goes further in the city. Median monthly housing costs in the city are just $646, well below the corresponding national median of $1,012. afiler / Flickr

26. Pierre, South Dakota: Most American homeowners spend more than $12,000 per year on housing. In Pierre, most spend less than $8,500 annually. Lower housing costs allow residents to use their money on food, clothes, or add it to their savings. Overall, the cost of living is lower in Pierre, as goods and services are 85% less expensive than they are on average nationwide. ChrisBoswell / Getty Images

25. Batesville, Arkansas: Batesville ranks among the best U.S. cities to live in largely due to its affordability and community attractions and amenities. Most homeowners in Batesville pay less than $1,000 a year in property taxes, less than half the amount the typical American homeowner pays. Kennethrorie / Wikimedia Commons

24. McPherson, Kansas: The median household income in McPherson of $54,057 a year is just below the national median of $55,322. However, a dollar goes a long way in McPherson as goods and services are 14% less expensive than they are on average nationwide. Wordbuilder / Wikimedia Commons

23. Pella, Iowa: Pella is characterized by high incomes and low living expenses. The typical city household earns over $60,000 a year, compared to the national median household income of $55,322 a year. Meanwhile, typical monthly housing costs in the city total just $884, compared to over $1,000 on average nationwide. jerryhopman / Getty Images

22. Johnston, Iowa: The small Des Moines suburb of Johnston is one of several cities in Iowa to rank among the best places to live. With access to jobs in and around the state capital, Johnston's five-year average unemployment rate of 3.8% is well below the comparable national rate of 7.4%. Iowahwyman / Wikimedia Commons

21. Franklin Park, Pennsylvania: Franklin Park is a borough just outside of Pittsburgh. The area has a relatively high share of residents with high educational attainment. A whopping 70% of town adults hold at least a bachelor's degree, one of the higher college attainment rates among U.S. cities. reflectionsbygeno / Getty Images

20. Bath, Maine: Bath is the only city in Maine and the broader New England region to rank among the best places to live. Bolstered largely by Bath Iron Works, a shipbuilding plant operated by defense giant General Dynamics, the city's job market is relatively strong. Magicpiano / Wikimedia Commons

19. Palos Verdes Estates, California: Located along the Pacific Coast less than 30 miles from L.A., Palos Verdes Estates is the only California city to rank among the best places to live. One of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country, the typical household earns over $200,000 a year, more than triple the national median household income of $55,322. Focqus, LLC / Getty Images

18. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin: Whitefish Bay, a Milwaukee suburb along the shore of Lake Michigan, is one of two Wisconsin cities to rank among the 50 best places to live. The high quality of life in Whitefish Bay is partially the result of a strong job market. diversey / Flickr

17. Trophy Club, Texas: Incorporated in 1985, Trophy Club, Texas is one of the newer towns on this list. The first master planned community in Texas, the town was built around a country club, which was originally planned to house the trophies legendary professional golfer Ben Hogan won during his golfing career. Corey Coyle / Wikimedia Commons

16. Dickinson, North Dakota: Like several other North Dakota cities on this list, Dickinson has been transformed by the recent oil boom. The city has experienced one of the larger population increases in recent years among American cities, as those seeking to work in oil fields flocked to Dickinson and other areas like it. Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

15. Powell, Ohio: Like many cities on this list, Powell is located only a short distance from a major city. Located just north of Columbus, Powell residents are within commuting distance of the state capital. Jobs tend to be concentrated in major cities, and many in Powell likely commute to jobs in Columbus as an average of just 3.1% of Powell's labor force have been out of work in the last five years. jbalint1 / Wikimedia Commons

14. Waynesboro, Virginia: Waynesboro, an independent city in Virginia, is notable for its affordability, safety, and scenic beauty. Goods and services in the city are about 7% less expensive than they are nationwide on average. Additionally, the violent crime rate of 182 incidents per 100,000 people is less than half the U.S. violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000. Ben Schumin / Wikimedia Commons

13. Sartell, Minnesota: Sartell ranks as one of the best cities to live in largely because its residents tend to be relatively financially secure. Just 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, less than a third of the U.S. poverty rate. Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

12. Tega Cay, South Carolina: Tega Cay ranks as one of the best cities to live in part because of its relatively high income, and in part due to the many associated benefits that come with affluence. The city's median household income of over $120,000 is more than double the U.S. median. Mx. Granger / Wikimedia Commons

11. Carroll, Iowa: One of the safest cities in the country, Carroll's violent crime rate of 20 incidents per 100,000 people is a fraction of the national violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000. Low crime rates tend to occur in areas where few residents struggle to find work, and joblessness is also not a problem for most of the Carroll labor force. carlwwycoff / Flickr

10. New Ulm, Minnesota: Residents of New Ulm are more likely to work and earn high incomes, on average, than those in most other Americans. The town's poverty rate of 8.5% is well below the national poverty rate of 15.1%. Also, the town's five-year average unemployment rate of 2.6% is 4.8 percentage points below the comparable nationwide rate. dougtone / Flickr

9. Chatham, Illinois: Chatham, a small village just outside of the state capital of Springfield, is one of the best places to live in the country. A relatively safe place, Chatham's violent crime rate of 103 incidents per 100,000 people is less than a third of the U.S. rate of 383 violent crimes per 100,000 people. Chatham's job market is also relatively strong. benkrut / Getty Images

8. New Albany, Ohio: New Albany is one of the most affluent cities in the country. The median household income of $191,375 is one of the five highest of U.S. cities. More affluent areas tend to have a number of advantages to livability over low-income cities, including lower crime rates. There were just 36.9 violent crimes reported per 100,000 residents, less than a 10th of the nationwide crime rate. Sixflashphoto / Wikimedia Commons

7. Le Mars, Iowa: Le Mars is among the most affordable cities in the United States. Goods and services in the city cost about 15% less on average than they do nationwide. Housing is particularly inexpensive, with the typical household spending $8,124 a year, about $4,000 less than the average annual housing cost nationwide. CanonLawJunkie / Wikimedia Commons

6. Ladue, Missouri: The wealthiest city in Missouri, Ladue's median household income of $186,371 a year is more than triple the national median income of $55,322. Not only is Ladue a wealthy city, but also inexpensive. Goods and services are 11% cheaper on average in Ladue than they are typically nationwide. LittleT889 / Wikimedia Commons

5. Winnetka, Illinois: Winnetka is a small village that sits on the shores of Lake Michigan about 15 miles north of downtown Chicago. By far the wealthiest city in the state, the typical Winnetka household earns $207,857 a year. Winnetka residents working in Chicago have options when it comes to transit, as over one-quarter of commuters use public transportation -- an alternative most Americans do not have. UrAveragePhotographer / Getty Images

4. Dumas, Texas: Located about 50 miles north of Amarillo in northern Texas, Dumas ranks among the best cities to live in largely due to its affordability. Goods and services in the city are about 12% less expensive than they are nationwide on average. Housing is particularly cheap. Billy Hathorn / Wikimedia Commons

3. Perryton, Texas: Perryton, Texas, is one of the least expensive cities in the United States. The typical area homeowner spends just $627 per month on housing, while the typical American homeowner spends over $1,000. Billy Hathorn / Wikimedia Commons

2. Mandan, North Dakota: Of the four cities in North Dakota to make this list, Mandan ranks the highest. Mandan residents benefit from a low cost of living -- 13% lower than average nationwide -- a five-year average unemployment rate of 2.0%, and a violent crime rate that is less than half the national rate. jerryhopman / Getty Images

1. West University Place, Texas: A wealthy suburb of Houston, West University Place ranks as the best city to live in both Texas and the United States. A wealthy city, the median household income in West University Place of nearly $221,000 a year is nearly four times the income the typical American household earns. WhisperToMe / Wikimedia Commons